Meeting Minutes

Page 1 of 2 REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Wednesday July 23, 2025 4:15 PM Meeting Zoom Minutes Members present: Peggy Ross; vice-chair, Mary Whittaker, Paula Wurst, Marilyn Hartig and Kerrey Andreas Members absent: Mike Peterson Staff present: Lauren Schuppe, Library Director The Madeline Island Library Board meeting was called to order by Peggy at 4:15pm. I. Public Comment – none II. Library Board member Recommendation – no applications at this time III. Strategic Plan Introduction by Kellie Pederson - completed IV. Minutes A. Special Library Board Meeting June 24, 2025 Motion by Mary to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Marilyn, all ayes. Motion Carried. V. Financials A. Sign Directors Timesheet Timesheets submitted for week ending 6/21/25 and 7/5/25. Motion by Paula to approve signing director’s timesheets as presented, seconded by Mary, all ayes. Motion Carried. B. Approve Bills Motion by Kerrey to approve paying bills as presented, seconded by Paula, all ayes. Motion Carried. Clerical Assistant Note; no vouchers were presented. VI. Directors Report • The library has been very busy, especially with the rainy weather. The passive programming created by Micaela has been very successful. • The Pace Woods grant application for Little Learners is due 9/1/25. • The Town Board approved our budget increase for Micaela’s health insurance. VII. Ongoing Projects C. Madeline Island Skate Park Project Page 2 of 2 • The library received over $400 in donations from flyers they distributed at the 4 th of July parade. Lauren and the kids will be printing shirts to sell for additional fundraising. • Lauren is working with Dyland and Dakota from SPARK in Ashland as well as Wyatt from Damage Boards in Duluth to make a Skate Park Plan to present to the Town Board for approval. VIII. Future Agenda Items – strategic planning Adjourn: Motion by Mary to adjourn, seconded by Kerrey, all ayes. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:41pm Minutes taken from recording and submitted by Dorgene Goetsch, Clerical Assistant. Minutes approved as presented 8/19/25. D. Goetsch, Clerical Assistant.